Hawkinsville is the county seat of Pulaski County and had a population of 5,409 in 2016. It is known as the "Harness Horse Capital" of Georgia. The Lawrence Bennett Harness Horse Racing facility is owned by the city and serves as an important training ground during winter months. The Harness Festival takes place every April at the end of training before horses head north for the harness racing season. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawkinsville,_Georgia#History
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